ID: 52837
Title: Effect of deproteinised leaf juice (DPJ) of lucerne on growth of pea and cowpea
Author: R.D. Madhekar and A M Mungikar
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Pea, cowpea, lucerne, deproteinised leaf juice, manure
Abstract: Dproteinised leaf juice (DPJ) of lucerne (Medicago sativa L) was used as manure to growing crops of pea (Pisum sativum Linn. ) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L Walp.). Application of DPJ increased height of the plants, fresh and dry weight per plant, nitrogen (N) content of the foliages and efficiency of using nitrogen. The use of DPJ as a source of manure was thus found suitable.
Location: 241
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ID: 52836
Title: Soil and water quality linked to landuse pattern - A case study of Karuvannur river basin, Thrissur district, Kerala
Author: S Sreekumar, M B Siji and T. Diljo Jose]
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Water characteristics, Land use, soil characteristics
Abstract: The study was carried out to assess the influence of landuse pattern on soil and water quality of Karuvannur river basin, Kerala. A detailed drainage map of the river was prepared by using Survey of India toposheets and lengths of the various streams were calculated. From the topographical map (1:50000) information about the past landuse pattern (1968) of the study area was identified and land use data of 1995 were extracted by perusal of satellite imagery provided by IRS 1B. The landuse pattern during these two periods were compared and the chnage in trend is brought out. Surface water samples were collected from different landuse types during premonsoon periods (April, May 2006) and Monsoon Periods (July, June 2006). Physico chemical and biological parameters such as pH, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen, Chloride, Nitrate Calcium, Magnesium and E. coli in water samples were analysed. Soil samples from the same area is collected during premonsoon period and analysed for chemical parameters including heavy metals. The study has brought about a definite relationship between landuse and water quality. From the study analysis of soil it is revealed that the concentration of heavy metals such as Cd and Zn showed higher concentration in subsoil and is due to anthropogenic activities such as application of fertilizers in the area.
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ID: 52835
Title: Studies on drinking water quality of Mount Abu region, Rajasthan, India
Author: Davendra Zirota, Neeta Kanoongo, V. Uma and Surendra Pal Verma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Surface water, Iron, Turbidity
Abstract: Present study has been carried out to explore the water quality of various sources of Mount Abu city. Eight water samples were collected from Nakki lake, Upper Kodra, Lower Kodra surface water and supply water of Mount Abu and analyzed for pH, Nitrate, Iron, Color, Odor, Turbidity, Total dissolve solid, Total hardness, Alkalinity and Fluoride. Geographically a ground strip, in the base of Aravali series, it is expanded from Panch Mahal of Gujarat to Gurgoan of Haryana, which passes through south east of Rajasthan. This area contains iron rocks and other minerals. So in Mount Abu, some areas are in high concentration of water quality parameters due to this ground strip of Aravali series. The study definitely will result in evolution of some cheap technology or alternative method to improve the water quality.
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ID: 52834
Title: Role of composting materials and composting bed heights on initial rise of temperatures during aerobic composting of Institutional solid wastes
Author: Ranjan Biswas and A.K. Sannigrahi
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Aerobic composting, Compost bed heights, Food waste, Green grass, Temperature, Waste paper
Abstract: Two experiments were conducted simultaneously during 07 June-09 July 2004 to study the role of different composting materials available as Insitutional solid wastes and also the different heights of composting beds on initial rise of temperature at Chandipur, the coastal area of North Orissa. The results showed that the initial rise in temperature in compost beds due to microbial decomposition depends on the type of composting materials and heights of ocmposting beds. Beds of height 0.37 m prepared by mixing separately 15 kg each of green grass, waste paper and food waste with the mixture of 15 kg dry leaves plus 15 kg cow dung recorded maximum temperature upto 43.08, 44.25 and 28.16oC, respectively, which came down to room temperature with in 30 days. It was also found that rise of temperature followed the order: 0.70m height beds> 0.48 m height beds > 0.28 m height beds > 0.19m height beds.
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ID: 52833
Title: Studies on indoor air quality in a rural sustainable home
Author: S. Palanivelraja and K.I. Manirathinem '
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, Indoor air quality, Rural, sustainable home
Abstract: Studies on Indoor air quality and indoor air pollutants are important, since the people spend most of the time in house and they will be affected due to the indoor pollution. A sustainable home is built with pyramidal shape of roof in the rural area. Measurements of indoor and outdoor carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide (ppm CO2), Temperature (oF/oC), Dew Point Temperature, Absolute Humidity, Wet Bulb Temperature and Relative Humidity (%RH) concentrations were conducted at the sustainable home using DirectSenseTM. A statistical correlation analysis of indoor concentration levels with outdoor concentrations was carried out. CO was maximum with indoor concentrations 0.9 ppm (in kitchen) and outdoor concentrations 0.4ppm. CO2 was maximum with indoor concentrations 435 ppm (in kitchen) and outdoor concentrations 425 ppm. The R2 values for the concentration of CO at indoor are 0.56 and 0.47 in the kitchen and living room respectively. Similarly the value of R2 for indoor is 0.73 and 0.52 in the kitchen and living room respectively for concentration CO2.
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ID: 52832
Title: Hepatogonadal changes in a female fresh water teleost fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch) from Hussainsagar lake, Hyderabad, A.P., India
Author: Anitha Kumar and N Sree Ramkumar
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Gonadosomatic index (GSI), Hepatosomatic index (HSI), Channa punctatus
Abstract: In the present study the Gonadosomatic index (GSI) and the Hepatosomatic index (HSI) was determined in a female fresh water teleost fish i.e., Channa punctatus (bloch) inhabitating the polluted - waters of Hussainsagar lake in comparison to the control fish. The observed seasonal increase and decrease in the GSI and HSI values in the control fish probably suggests an endogenous annual rhythm (reproductive cycle) whereas the reduction of GSI and HIS values throughout teh year in the polluted-water fishes could be due to altered endogenous annual rhythm caused due to pollution - stress thus reflecting the toxic nature of the Hussainsagar waters.
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ID: 52831
Title: Impact of physico-chemical parameters of Hussainsagar lake on the mitotic index in the tissues of a fresh water Teleost fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch)
Author: S Anitha Kumar and N Sree Ramkumar
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Mitotic Index, Channa punctatus, Gills, Kidney, Liver
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the impact of physico-chemical parameters of Hussainsagar Lake on the mitotic index of a fresh water teleost fish, Channa punctatus (bloch). The mitotic spread in the gills, kidney and liver tissues of fish from the non-polluted waters of Himayatsagar and Osmansagar was found to be higher i.e. 4.7%, 5.8% and 5.5% respectively. However, the mitotic index in the gills, kidney and liver tissues of fish inhabiting the polluted waters of Hussainsagar Lake was found to be much reduced. i.e. 3.5%, 3.04% and 3.18% respectively. The kidney tissue revealed much decrease when compared to the gills and liver. The observed decrease in the mitotic index might be due to alterations in the physico-chemical characteristics of Hussainsagar Lake.
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ID: 52830
Title: An assessment of heavy metal distribution at lower reaches of three permanent tropical estuaries of Gulf of Khambhat, India
Author: J. I. Nirmal Kumar, Rita N Kumar, Basil George, P.R.Sajish and Shailendra Viyol
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Heavy metals, Tropical estuary, water, sediments, lower reaches
Abstract: Water and sediment samples from lower reaches of three important and permanent estuaries namely Mahi, Narmada and Tapi of Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat , India, were analysed for the presence of heavy metals such as iron, zinc, copper, nickel, lead, barium, cadmium, and arsenic by Inductive Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (ICP). Heavy metal concentrations of estuarine waters were compared with Marine coastal water Standards (IS:10500, 1992; Pollution Control Department, 1996 and MoEF, 1993), while sediments were compared with Coastal Sediment Quality Standards (Department of Ecology, Washington: 2008 and Grimwood and Dixon, 1997). Results obtained from ICP analysis revealed that iron was most dominant and abundant metal in waters and sediments. The detectable levels of studied heavy metals were many folds higher in sediments than waters. In the sediment samples Fe, Zn, Cu, Ba and Ni were distinct in three estuaries could be influx of factory effluent and drainage channel outlets, where as Pb, As and Cd found to be below detectable limits. The presence of certain toxic heavy metals in sediments indicates Tapi to be the polluted estuary followed by Narmada and Mahi estuaries.
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ID: 52829
Title: Combined effect of organic (compost pressmud), inorganic and biological nutrition on sugarcane crop and its impact on soil properties
Author: G. Gomadhi, M. Soundarrajan, M. Baskar, P. Pandiyarajan, S. Jeyaraman, R. Pushpavalli and M. Murugesan
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Bio-earth, Inorganic fertilizer, Bio fertilizer, Soil properties and Cane yield
Abstract: Field experiment was conducted with judicious combination of graded doses of composted pressmud (bioearth) viz., 3, 6 and 9 tonnes per hectare along with full and reduced doses (75%) of recommended fertilizer with or without biofertilizer to study the soil physico chemical properties and yield of sugarcane at EID Parry (I) ltd., Nellikuppam, Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu. The results indicated that integrated use of bioearth @ 6 tonnes per hectare along with 75% NPK fertilizers and azotobacter found to be efficient in increasing the yield of sugarcane. Likewise the effect of FYM+NPK was on par with 3 tonnes bioearth per ha + 100% NPK fertilizers indicating 12.5 tonnes of FYM equaling 3 tonnes of bioearth. On the other hand FYM @ 12.5 tonnes per ha + 100% NPK is on par 6 tonnes of bioearth per ha + 75% NPK. Appliation of organic manures both bioearth and FYM did not significantly change the pH and EC of post harvest soil however, the organic manures significantly increased the organic carbon, exchangable cations and available macro and micro nutrients in post harvest soil of sugar cane field.
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ID: 52828
Title: Study on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in three cities of the Uttar Pradesh at roadside transformers-waste oil sludge
Author: Mitali Sharma and M.K. Rawat
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Abstract: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are released into the environment from anthropogenic sources, such as combustion of refused burning, industrial process, electrical equipments. The concentration of PAHs in roadside transformer- waste oil-sludge in three cities (Agra, Ghaziabad and Meerut) of Uttar Pradesh. The samples were extracted with n-hexane by ultrasonic agitation and aromatic fraction analysis by GC. Total Mean Concentration of PAHs was found to be 10.10 ?g g-1, 11.32 ?g g-1 and 10.21 ?g g-1 and ranged from 2.90-23.29 ?g g-1, 4.06-21.73 ?g g-1 and 4.20-20.01 ?g g-1. Fluoranthene, pyrene, chrysene, benzo (b) fluoranthene were found to be these locations. The maximum concentration of PAHs were found to be in three cities of the Uttar Pradesh.
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ID: 52827
Title: Development of prediction model for quantification of air pollutants induced effects on road side plants
Author: Vijai Verma and Y.K. Sharma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Air pollution, Linear regression model, Leaf characters, Road side plants, Plant species
Abstract: Effect of four air pollutants (SPM, RSPM, SO2 and NOx) was studied on four leaf characters (leaf area, SPAD value, dry matter and protein content) of five plant species growing on road sides at 11 selected locations of Lucknow city, capital of Uttar Pradesh, India. Best subset linear regression and multiple linear regression analyses were carried out using the data of pollutants as independent variables and plant characters as dependent variables. Results showed that Model -3 baesd on SPM, SO2 and NOx was found best fit regression model for prediction of air pollution induced variability in all the cases except protein content in Cassia fistula, Delonix regia and Polyalthia lognifolia. Degree of determination (R2) for this model ranged from 0.617 (dry matter in regia) to 0.871 (leaf area in P. longifolia). Model -1 based on SPM, only as predictor variable was capable of explaining variation in protein content from 0.475 ( C.fistula) to 0.700 (P.longifolia). These regression models were tested for their predictability for all the 11 locations studied. Resuts revealed that these models are capable of predicting pollution induced variation in plant characters with in an error of + 10% at most of the locations.
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ID: 52826
Title: Assessment of water quality of Vimal Kund, Town Kaman district Bharatpur, Rajasthan (India)
Author: B.K. Gupta and Anjali Sharma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: water quality, health hazards, hygienic conditions
Abstract: An extra ordinary high mortality in fishes was recorded in the month of October - 2007 in Vimal kund, town Kaman (Bharatpur) Rajasthan. The water quality status of the pond was assessed in the month of Oct. 07 to find out the temperature, pH, alkalinity, acidity, NO3- , chloride, COD, DO and free NO2-. The pH, alkalinity, chloride, NO3- and COD have been observed higher than the permissible limits. Higher values of COD and total absence of dissolved oxygen shows heavy water pollution in the pond and it may be a cause of the fish mortality in Vimal kund. The high concentration of nitrate is indicative of serious health hazards. The pond water is not fit for drinking purpose, so public must be made aware about the water quality and hygienic conditions before use.
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ID: 52825
Title: Phytoremediation effect of Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) against the nutrient levels of contaminated river water
Author: Kiran Joseph and K. Shanthi
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Muvattupuzha river, Nutrients, Phytoremediation, Vetiveria zizanioides
Abstract: An experiment on Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) was undertaken to study its phytoremediation effect against the nutrient levels in water samples taken from River Muvattupuzha where Hindustan Newsprint Limited discharges its effluent. The water samples were taken from three stations (Station I-Raw effluent; Station II-Mixing point and Station III-One Km away from the Mixing point) and treated with Vetiver for 24, 48 and 72 and 96 hrs. After 96 hrs of exposure the percentage of all nutrients were significantly decreased over control.
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ID: 52824
Title: Zooplanktonic diversity and trophic status of Mahi dam in relation to physico-chemical characteristics of its water
Author: Vipul Sharma, Riddhi Sharma, Heena Malara and Madhu Sudan Sharma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Zooplanktonic diversity, oligotrophic lake, primary production, Shanon Weaver ' s index and Menhinick ' s index
Abstract: The Mahi Bajaj sagar lies in village Borekhera about 16 Kms. North East of Banswara town and is one of the biggest artificial dam in South Rajasthan having catchment area of 6149.00 sq. kms. Mahi river has its origin in the Amarkantak hills of Vindhyas in the Amzela area of Bihar district in M.P. It comes to Rajasthan in the districts of Banswara and Dungarpur. In Rajasthan it flows for 180 km and then enters in Gujarat. It is famous for its variety of fishes. Present study is undertaken to assess trophic status of Mahi Bajaj sagar by observing different physico-chemical parameters and primary production. The water remained moderately alkaline (pH 8.28) while electrical conductance (0.237 mS/cm), TDS (142.5 ppm), chloride (30.158 ppm), hardness (112.66 ppm) and alkalinity (94.66 ppm) showed low mean values. Average dissolved oxygen levels were at 7.86 ppm while average nitrate and phosphate levels were 1.368 ppm and 1.096 ppm respectively. On the basis of water quality parameters, Mahi Bajaj sagar was found to be oligotrophic. A low rate of primary production (101.560 mgc/m2/hr) as well as low density of zooplankton (185 no. /L) were also observed during the study period.
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ID: 52823
Title: Study on microbiology of Udaipur lakes in relation to different Limnological parameters
Author: Riddhi Sharma, Vipul Sharma, Heena Malara and Madhu Sudan Sharma
Editor: Dr. R.K.Trivedy
Year: 2009
Publisher: Enviro Media, Vol 28 (4), 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Trophic status, Physico-chemical, Total coliform, Faecal coliform
Abstract: The lake system of Udaipur has an exceptional importance both internationally and nationally. All the lakes form a chain in the saucer shaped Udaipur valley. The lake-system arising out of the river Berach and its tributaries is an integral component of the upper Bearch basin Udaipur lake system comprises of the lake Pichhola, Swaroopsagar, Fatehsagar and Udaisagar. present study is undertaken to assess the water quality of Udaipur lakes by observing different physico-chemical and microbiological parameters during the year 2004-05. High water temperature, BOD, pH, total hardness, electrical conductance, TDS, Phosphates, nitrates and dissolved organic matter and low depth of visibility and dissolved oxygen showed heavy load of organic matter in lake Pichhola, Fatehsagar, Swaroopsagar, and Udaisagar. The microbiological studies include, MPN 542 to 2400/100 ml; total coliform colonies 27.5 x 103 to 84.17 x 103 /ml and faecal coliform ranged between 109 to m2400/100ml. for lake Pichhola, Fatehsagar, Swaroopsagar and Udaisagar. Higher values of microbial parameters give clear indication of very poor water quality. The results of bacterial parameters studied, exceeds the drinking water permissible limits suggested by WHO, ICMR and ISI.
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